Texas Officials Face Lawsuit Over Black Student's Hairstyle Suspension

The family of a Black high school student in Texas has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the state's governor and attorney general, alleging they failed to enforce a new law outlawing discrimination based on hairstyles. The student, Darryl George, has been serving an in-school suspension since August 31 for his dreadlocks, which the school claims violate the dress code. However, George's family and attorney argue that his hairstyle is neatly tied and does not violate the code. The lawsuit also accuses the governor and attorney general of failing to protect George's constitutional rights. The family seeks a temporary restraining order to stop the suspension while the case is in court.